Alexis:
“Modern” Hindu India.
(some of the self-rationalizing comments are “interesting.”)

– From ‘untouchable’ to role model –

ALWAR, India (CNN) — At birth, Usha Chaumar’s life story had already been written.
So-called scavengers collect the garbage, feces and urine of higher caste people.

1 of 6 Illiterate and married off at age 10, Chaumar was forced into the only livelihood her family has known for generations.

As a Dalit, the lowest level in India’s complex caste system, she was a so-called scavenger, a person who collects the garbage, feces and urine of other higher caste people. In the eyes of many, that would make her too disgusting to touch.

“They used to call me all kind of names,” Chaumar, now 33, said. “I used to feel very bad. but what could I do? I didn’t have any work to do but this job.”
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Wadeusaf:
At least I warned you it was the Nerd at the Outset!